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Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs
Israel's multi-front war and defense spending have driven public debt to 69% of GDP, with defense budget doubling since October 2023. Cutbacks in education and healthcare are feared as taxes and social security contributions rise, while a survey shows 31% of Israelis experienced income declines since October 7, 2023.
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